Mount Fuji climbers typically exhibit six patterns ... from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. to prevent reckless all-night “bullet climbing” during the climbing season between July 1 and Sept.

Researchers found evidence of six previously unknown major eruptions of majestic Mount Fuji between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago. The discovery may lead to a review of conventional studies on ...

However, he soon received an invitation from the Consul General of Japan, Rutherford Alcock, to join the first British ascent of Mount Fuji. The Directors' Correspondence collection contains several ...

Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy winters of Sapporo to the river walks of Osaka, every city and every season ...

It was difficult to meet new people while staying in Japanese capsule hotels. Hostels were more social.

Wang Lama Humla via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0 Every year, hundreds of mountaineers try to reach the top of Mount Everest ... scheme of the cost to climb Everest, it won’t impact ...

Japan tourism hits a record 36.8M visitors in 2024, driven by cheap yen, new policies, and sustainable measures like Mount ...

Racing around to satisfy a bucket list in our twilight years makes no sense, Matt Condon argues. Bin the bucket and smell the ...

The price of a permit to climb the world’s highest peak will rise 36 percent later this year. Guides believe that climbers will still flock to the mountain. If the fee structure is made official ...

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Many popular tourist destinations are introducing new fees and restrictions to manage the influx of visitors. These include ...